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Conscious Language and Copyediting Fiction

Présentateur: Amy J. Schneider

Langue: Anglais

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Niveau: Introductif

Conscious language is a growing area of interest for editors, and it applies to fiction as well as nonfiction. Language in fiction (in both narration and dialogue) that is sexist, racist, ageist, ableist, homophobic, or transphobic, although it may seek to reflect real life and further the story, can be harmful to readers. At the […]

Harness the Power of Neurodiversity to Maximize Your Potential as an Editor

Présentateur: Rhonda Kronyk

Langue: Anglais

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Project Management , Self Care

Niveau: Introductif

For many neurodiverse editors, meeting deadlines, keeping up with administrative work and maintaining focus are well-known barriers to doing their jobs more effectively. But editors with ADHD often haven’t been taught that they also gain strengths, such as a propensity toward empathy, an ability to hyperfocus and creative problem-solving skills that they can use to […]

Know What You’re Getting Into: How to Vet Projects for Sensitive Themes

Présentateur: Amelia Winters

Langue: Anglais

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Business Skills , Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Self Care

Niveau: Introductif

While there are many great reasons to work directly with indie authors, one of the challenges is that you have no built-in filter to protect you from highly difficult or insensitive subject matter. When I started working with indie authors, I had no idea how much I would need to double as a sensitivity reader. […]

Perfectly Imperfect: Accepting and Embracing “Good Enough”

Présentateur: Rhonda Kronyk

Langue: Anglais

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Diversity and Inclusion , Freelancing , Self Care

Niveau: Introductif

Editors take pride in submitting their best work to their clients, but many have learned not to read the published copies of the books they work on because they invariably find errors. We sometimes succumb to the illusion of perfection, which can cause self-doubt and imposter syndrome to sneak into our thinking. Knowing how powerful […]

An Editor’s Guide to Assessing and Addressing Problematic Content

Présentateur: Crystal Shelley

Langue: English

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Niveau: Introductory

Words and stories hold power, and our role as editors is to help clients craft their writing to reflect their intended message. Even if we understand that biased or exclusive language can render text ineffective or harmful, addressing these issues is often easier said than done. In this session, you’ll hear practical tips that will […]

Anti-Islamophobia Editing: Using Inclusive Language and Plain Language to Counter Hate Speech

Présentateur: Amber Riaz

Langue: English

Nombre de sessions: 1

Sujets: Accessibility , Diversity and Inclusion , Ethical Editing

Niveau: Introductory

This webinar explores how radical editing can help mitigate the creation and perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. We begin by exploring one specific stereotype perpetuated by Canadian media and the resulting fear of the other. I define Islamophobia and explore how it is expressed in words and actions in Canada. I then provide the current legal […]